Tipping the Scales-Nutrition and Obesity Prevention (01/07/19 - 01/28/19)
This course explores current information on obesity rates in young children; the effects of childhood obesity on children’s health; factors that affect weight; helping children develop healthy habits; the importance of physical activity on obesity prevention, and parent education. Also included is basic information on nutrition, current federal guidelines (MyPlate), special considerations for infants and…
Read MoreDeveloping Human Resources in Early Childhood Programs (01/03/19 - 01/31/19)
Identify and illustrate knowledge of each step in the employee life cycle – recruitment; selection; orientation (on boarding); supervision and development; and retention. Through reading, video, discussion, and practical application activities participants development skills needed to manage the most important program resource – the center staff.
Read MoreOverview of Curriculum (11/29/18 - 12/20/18)
This class focuses on early childhood curriculum and the domains of development, elements of effective curriculum, and the cycle of observation and assessment, reflection, curriculum planning and implementation, and evaluation in adapting curriculum to meet individual and group developmental needs.
Read MoreMNITC Module 4 Online (11/28/18 - 12/12/18)
Participants will learn about developmentally and culturally appropriate infant and toddler curriculum; explore the curriculum cycle; practice observation skills to use observation findings in curriculum planning; practice planning curriculum based on individual needs; discuss strategies to partner with parents to address special needs; and explore the topic of resilience in both young children and adults.…
Read MoreInside the Child: Social and Emotional Development (11/28/18 - 12/19/18)
In this course students will gain an understanding of healthy social and emotional development. In addition they will examine strategies for supporting children’s emotional development and become familiar with the 9 temperament traits.
Read MorePositive Discipline (11/26/18 - 12/17/18)
This course is geared towards anyone caring for children. Do you want to know the four reasons children misbehave? This course will explain the four mistaken goals of misbehavior by using Jane Nelsen’s Positive Discipline. You will understand why children do what they do an defective criteria for discipline.
Read MoreCreating Cultural Connections in Child Care (11/26/18 - 12/17/18)
Families and communities provide the foundations children need to be successful. This course will at the resources and reflective skills providers need to work successfully with diverse families. Methods to find and promote the strengths of families as a way to promote child development will also be discussed.
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